Baseball is America’s pastime for a reason, and each pocket of the country has its own unique connection to the sport. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of this nation, we’re taking you on a summer road trip across the U.S. with 50 stories from all 50 states. The series continues with New Mexico.

ALASKA

Midnight Sun Game

A midnight baseball game … without any artificial lights? Grab some caffeine and take a journey to Fairbanks, Alaska, for a stadium experience unlike any other. Read more

NEW MEXICO

Roswell's home run king

This is the story of Joe Bauman, who became the one-time home run king while operating a gas station just down the road from his home field in Roswell, N.M. Read more